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Powelle Family History

Powelle Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Powell, Pelle, Howell, Rowell, Mowell, Welle, Koelle, Cowell, Bowell

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Where is the Powelle family from?

You can see how Powelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Powelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Powelle families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Powelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Powelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Powelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Powelle. 25% of Powelle men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Powelle women worked as a Proprietor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Powelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Powelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powelle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Powelle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Powelle. For the veterans among your Powelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powelle lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Powelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Powelle in 1970 was 63, and 56 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powelle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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